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UAE Citizenship for Foreign Professionals

Michael Decker
Michael Decker

This article discusses obtaining UAE citizenship for foreign professionals. Rrecent amendments in UAE law as of 2021 allow foreign professionals to obtain Emirati citizenship under certain conditions.Many articles have addressed the economic reasons why it’s so appealing to live and work in the UAE

About UAE Citizenship for Foreign Professionals

UAE Citizenship for Foreign ProfessionalsIn order to obtain Emirati citizenship and an Emirati passport, the UAE requires that foreign professionals have certain special skills that will help promote the development and prosperity of the UAE economy. These foreign professionals can be investors, medical professionals, scientists, artists, and others with special skills. If approved, the foreign professional can move to the UAE with their spouse and children. This is also a special opportunity in that, unlike some countries, the UAE allows the foreign professional to maintain their original nationality while also obtaining an Emirati nationality. 

Conditions for Foreign Professionals

In order for the UAE to approve citizenship for foreign professionals, the professional must have long-term expertise in their field, for example, practical experience for a minimum of ten years. Additionally, they must prove that they have made special contributions in their field, including but not limited to publications, international awards, and more. 

Obtaining Assistance with Citizenship for Foreign Professionals

Our law offices specialize in immigration law, among other legal fields, and while we are based in Israel, we work with clients around the world with their legal needs in Israel and other areas, including the UAE. 

Other Articles of Interest

Our website has many articles related to opportunities in the UAE that are relevant to both Israelis and non-Israelis. We address, among other issues, getting the following types of visas: employment visa, investor visa, business visa, and more. This can be a first step toward obtaining citizenship, especially when foreign professionals first wish to visit and work in the UAE temporarily to ascertain a more permanent situation. 

If you seek UAE citizenship through investment, please see our article on the topic. 

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If you are interested in UAE citizenship for foreign professionals, please contact Advocate Irena Rosenberg. She works with many individual and corporate clients on all their needs related to visas and immigration to the UAE.

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